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WARNING: If the information in
this manual is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your
building.
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND
OWNER'S MANUAL
UNVENTED
ROOM HEATER
MODELS
SR-10T-2
SR-18T-2
SR-30T-2
EFFECTIVE DATE
MARCH, 2000
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It
uses air (oxygen) from the room in which
it is installed. Provisions for adequate com-
bustion and ventilation air must be pro-
vided. Refer to page 4.
WARNING: If not installed, operated and
maintained in accordance with the manu-
facturer's instructions, this product could
expose you to substances in fuel or from
fuel combustion which can cause death or
serious illness.
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF
UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas
combustion. An unvented room heater
produces approximately one (1) ounce
(30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU's
(.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Refer to
page 4.
SR-30T SHOWN
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Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a professional service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to
excessive lint from carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It is
imperative that control compartments, burners and circu-
lating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
DO NOT use this room heater if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been under
water.
Due to high surface temperatures, keep children, clothing
and furniture away.
An unvented room heater having an input rating of more
than 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and drap-
eries.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of
high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room with the appliance.
Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or
near the appliance.
WARNING
When used without adequate combustion and ventilation
air, heater may give off CARBON MONOXIDE, an odor-
less, poisonous gas.
Do not install heater until all necessary provisions are
made for combustion and ventilation air. Consult the
written instructions provided with the heater for infor-
mation concerning combustion and ventilation air. In
the absence of instructions, refer to the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3 or applicable local
codes.
This heater is equipped with a PILOT LIGHT SAFETY
SYSTEM designed to turn off the heater if not enough fresh
air is available.
DO NOT TAMPER WITH PILOT LIGHT SAFETY
SYSTEM!
If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh air.
If heater keeps shutting off, have it serviced. Keep burner
and control compartment clean.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO
DEATH.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu,
with headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these
signs, heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at
once! Have heater serviced.
Some people — pregnant women, persons with heart or
lung disease, anemia, those under the influence of alcohol
, those at high altitudes — are more affected by carbon
monoxide than others.
The pilot light safety system senses the depletion of oxygen
at its location. If this heater is installed in a structure
having a high vertical dimension, the possibility exists that
the oxygen supply at the higher levels will be less than that
at the heater. In this type of application, a fan to circulate
the structure air will minimize this effect. The use of this
fan will also improve the comfort level in the structure.
When a fan is used to circulate air, it should be located so
that the air flow is not directed at the burner.
Specifications
Model SR-10T SR-18T SR-30T
InputBTU/HR (KW/H) Five Plaques 30,000 (8.8)
BTU/HR (KW/H) Three Plaques 18,000 (5.3)
BTU/HR (KW/H) One Plaque 10,000 (2.9)
Height 22" (559mm) 22" (559mm) 22" (559mm)
Width 11 7/8" (302mm) 18" (457mm) 24 1/8" (613mm)
Depth 6 1/2" (165mm) 6 1/2" (165mm) 6 1/2" (165mm)
Gas Inlet 3/8" (10mm) 3/8" (10mm) 3/8" (10mm)
Accessories
Blower SRB-18T SRB-30T
Floor Stand* SRS-10 SRS-18 SRS-30
*Floor stand can not be used in a bedroom installation. SR-10T must be wall mounted in a bedroom installation.
The bathroom or bedroom must be an unconfined space. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54 defines an unconfined space as “a space whose volume
is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8m
3
per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space.”
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by point with the members of your household. Someday
when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will
depend on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the
following information, you feel you still need more informa-
tion, please contact your gas supplier.
Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires
and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and
colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau-
tions which can protect both you and your family from an
accident. Read them carefully now, then review them point
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS
LP-GAS WARNING ODOR
If a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas because of the odorant put in the LP-Gas.
That's your signal to go into immediate action!
Do not operate electric switches, light matches, use your
phone. Do not do anything that could ignite the gas.
Get everyone out of the building, vehicle, trailer, or area. Do
that IMMEDIATELY.
Close all gas tank or cylinder supply valves.
LP-Gas is heavier than air and may settle in low areas such
as basements. When you have reason to suspect a gas leak,
keep out of basements and other low areas. Stay out until
firefighters declare them to be safe.
Use your neighbor's phone and call a trained LP-Gas service
person and the fire department. Even though you may not
continue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas again. Do not
re-enter the building, vehicle, trailer, or area.
Finally, let the service man and firefighters check for
escaped gas. Have them air out the area before you return.
Properly trained LP-Gas service people should repair the
leak, then check and relight the gas appliance for you.
Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell
the odor of the chemical stench put into the gas. You must
find out if you can smell the odorant in propane. Smoking can
decrease your ability to smell. Being around an odor for a time
can affect your sensitivity or ability to detect that odor. Some-
times other odors in the area mask the gas odor. People may not
smell the gas odor or their minds are on something else. Think-
ing about smelling a gas odor can make it easier to smell.
The odorant in LP-gas is colorless, and it can fade under
some circumstances. For example, if there is an underground
leak, the movement of the gas through soil can filter the odorant.
Odorants in LP-Gas also are subject to oxidation. This fading
can occur if there is rust inside the storage tank or in iron gas
pipes.
The odorant in escaped gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into
walls, masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room. That
will take some of the odorant out of the gas, reducing its odor
intensity.
LP-Gas may stratify in a closed area, and the odor intensity could
vary at different levels. Since it is heavier than air, there may be
more odor at lower levels. Always be sensitive to the slightest
gas odor. If you detect any odor, treat it as a serious leak.
Immediately go into action as instructed earlier.
NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE
Learn to recognize the odor of LP-gas. Your local LP-Gas
Dealer can give you a "Scratch and Sniff" pamphlet. Use it
to find out what the propane odor smells like. If you suspect
that your LP-Gas has a weak or abnormal odor, call your LP-
Gas Dealer.
If you are not qualified, do not light pilot lights, perform
service, or make adjustments to appliances on the LP-Gas
system. If you are qualified, consciously think about the odor
of LP-Gas prior to and while lighting pilot lights or perform-
ing service or making adjustments.
Sometimes a basement or a closed-up house has a musty
smell that can cover up the LP-Gas odor. Do not try to light
pilot lights, perform service, or make adjustments in an area
where the conditions are such that you may not detect the
odor if there has been a leak of LP-Gas.
Odor fade, due to oxidation by rust or adsorption on walls of
new cylinders and tanks, is possible. Therefore, people
should be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or
cylinders are placed in service. Odor fade can occur in new
tanks, or reinstalled old tanks, if they are filled and allowed
to set too long before refilling. Cylinders and tanks which
have been out of service for a time may develop internal rust
which will cause odor fade. If such conditions are suspected
to exist, a periodic sniff test of the gas is advisable. If you
have any question about the gas odor, call your LP-gas
dealer. A periodic sniff test of the LP-gas is a good safety
measure under any condition.
If, at any time, you do not smell the LP-Gas odorant and you
think you should, assume you have a leak. Then take the
same immediate action recommended above for the occasion
when you do detect the odorized LP-Gas.
If you experience a complete "gas out," (the container is
under no vapor pressure), turn the tank valve off immedi-
ately. If the container valve is left on, the container may draw
in some air through openings such as pilot light orifices. If
this occurs, some new internal rusting could occur. If the
valve is left open, then treat the container as a new tank.
Always be sure your container is under vapor pressure by
turning it off at the container before it goes completely empty
or having it refilled before it is completely empty.
SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER
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Introduction
Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations,
codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an unvented room
heater.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently located,
manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local
codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the
manufacturer.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating
plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation.
2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied
with unvented room heater.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented room
heater.
THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE
WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED.
WARNING: ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS
CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance
must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
General Information
This appliance is design certified in accordance with American National
Standards Institute Z21.11.2b-1998 by the Canadian Standards Associa-
tion Laboratories as an Unvented Room Heater and shall be installed
according to these instructions.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as shown
in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown on the rating
plate is the responsibility of the person and company making the
change.
Important
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial
Number and type of gas.
Well Head Gas Installations
Some natural gas utilities use "well head" gas. This may affect the Btu
output of the unit. Contact the gas company for the heating value.
Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before changing spud/
orifice size.
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment or
accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be performed only
by a qualified agency. The term "qualified agency" means any individual,
firm, corporation, or company that either in person or through a represen-
tative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) the installation, testing, or
replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, installation, testing,
repair, or servicing of equipment; that is experienced in such work; that
is familiar with all precautions required, and that has complied with all the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11 West 42nd St., New
York, N.Y. 10036.
Water Vapor: A By-Product of Unvented Room Heaters
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room
heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every
1,000 BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per hour.
Unvented room heaters are recommended as supplemental heat (a room)
rather than a primary heat source (an entire house). In most supplemental
heat applications, the water vapor does not create a problem. In most
applications, the water vapor enhances the low humidity atmosphere
experienced during cold weather.
The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not become a
problem.
1. Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application, including
ample combustion air and circulation air.
2. If high humidity is experienced, a dehumidifier may be used to help
lower the water vapor content of the air.
3. Do not use an unvented room heater as the primary heat source.
Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air
This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight
construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and
ventilation air.
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 defines a confined space as a
space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour
(4.8m
3
per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in
that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less
than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8m
3
per kw) of the aggregate
input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicat-
ing directly with the space in which the appliances are installed, through
openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined
space.
The following example is for determining the volume of a typical area in
which the SR-30T may be located and for determining if this area fits the
definition of an unconfined space.
The input of the SR-30T is 30,000 Btu per hour. Based on the 50 cubic
feet per 1,000 Btu per hour formula, the minimum area that is an
unconfined space for installation of the SR-30T is 1,500 cubic feet, 50
cubic feet x 30 = 1,500 cubic feet. To determine the cubic feet of the area
in which the SR-30T is to be installed, measure the length, width and
height of the area. Example: The area measures 16 feet in length, 12 feet
in width and 8 feet in height, the area is 1,536 cubic feet. The SR-30T can
be installed in this unconfined space with no requirement to provide
additional combustion and ventilation air.
Warning: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than
that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight
construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of
the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1,
Section 5.3 or applicable local codes.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh
air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually
tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:
a. Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a
continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm or less
with openings gasketed or sealed, and
b. Weatherstripping has been added on openable windows and
doors, and
c. Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around
window and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between
wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumb-
ing, electrical, and gas lines, and at other openings.
If the SR-30T heater is installed in a building of unusually tight
construction, adequate air for combustion, ventilation and dilution of
flue gases shall be provided in accordance with ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54.
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SR-18T Clearances (Figure 3)
When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum clearances
to combustible construction must be maintained.
Left side 6 inches (152mm). Right side 6 inches (152mm).
Do not install in alcove or closet.
Rear wall 0 inches (0mm). Ceiling 36 inches (914mm).
Minimum vertical clearance from a projection above the
appliance (shelves, window sills, etc.) 36 inches (914mm).
Floor (top surface of carpeting, tile, etc.) 2 inches (51mm).
Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
Adequate accessibility clearances for purposes of servicing and proper
operation must be provided.
Figure 3 (SR-18T)
SR-10T Clearances (Figure 1 and Figure 2)
When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum clearances
to combustible construction must be maintained.
Left side 6 inches (152mm). Right side 6 inches (152mm).
Do not install in alcove or closet.
Rear wall 0 inches (0mm). Ceiling 24 inches (610mm).
Minimum vertical clearance from a projection above the
appliance (shelves, window sills, etc.) 14 inches (356mm).
Maximum horizontal extension of projection above the appliance
12 inches (305mm).
Floor (top surface of carpeting, tile, etc.) 2 inches (51mm).
Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
Adequate accessibility clearances for purposes of servicing and proper
operation must be provided.
Figure 1 (SR-10T)
Figure 2 (SR-10T)
14" MIN
(356mm)
24 " MIN
(610mm)
2 " MIN
(51mm)
12" MAX
(305mm)
0" (0mm) CLEARANCE
TO REAR WALL
24 " MIN
(610mm)
2 " MIN
(51mm)
6 " MIN
(152mm)
6 "MIN
(152mm)
14" MIN
(356mm)
36" (914mm) MIN
6" (152mm)
MIN
6" (152mm)
MIN
2" (51mm)
MIN
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Figure 5 (SR-10T)
Figure 6 (SR-18T)
SR-30T Clearances (Figure 4)
When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum clearances
to combustible construction must be maintained.
Left side 8 inches (203mm). Right side 8 inches (203mm).
Do not install in alcove or closet.
Rear wall 0 inches (0mm). Ceiling 36 inches (914mm).
Minimum vertical clearance from a projection above the appliance
(shelves, window sills, etc.) 36 inches (914mm).
Floor (top surface of carpeting, tile, etc.) 2 inches (51mm).
Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
Adequate accessibility clearances for purposes of servicing and proper
operation must be provided.
Figure 4 (SR-30T)
Locating Gas Supply
The gas line can be routed either through the floor or wall. The gas line
opening should be made at this time. Location of the opening will be
determined by the position of floor joists and the valve and union used
for servicing.
Wall Mount Installation (Figures 5, 6 and 7)
Refer to Figures 5, 6 and 7 for measurements in order to locate (4)
mounting holes on wall. Figures 5, 6 and 7 are the front views of the
heaters.
1. Remove lower louver from casing assembly (2 screws).
2. Remove reflector from casing assembly (2 screws).
3. Remove upper louver from casing assembly (2 screws).
36" (914mm) MIN
8"
(203mm)
MIN
8"
(203mm)
MIN
2"
(51mm)
MIN
7 13/16"
(198mm)
11 13/16"
(300mm)
1 3/32"
(28mm)
18 7/8"
(479mm)
22"
(559mm)
4 1/32"
(102mm)
2"MIN (51mm)
2"
(51)
2"
(51)
18"
(457mm)
2"
(51)
14"
(356mm)
2"
(51)
1 3/32
(28mm)
18 7/8"
(479mm)
22"
(559mm)
2" (51mm)
2 1/32 (52mm)
4 1/32"
(102mm) MIN
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SR-30T SHOWN
Figure 8
Installation on Rugs and Tile
If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combus-
tible material, other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the
appliance.
Attention: Optional Floor Stand meets requirement.
The base referred to above does not mean the fire-proof base as used on
wood stoves. The protection is for rugs that are extremely thick and
light colored tile.
Gas Supply (Figure 9)
Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type
of gas supply line required. Note: Never use plastic pipe. Check to
confirm whether your local codes allow copper tubing or galvanized.
Dimensions Apply to SR-10T, SR-18T and SR-30T
Figure 9
Installing a New Main Gas Cock
Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock.
A manual main gas cock should be located in the vicinity of the unit.
Where none exists, or where its size or location is not adequate, contact
your local authorized installer for installation or relocation.
Figure 7 (SR-30T)
On Solid Wall
1. After locating mounting holes, attach (4) #10 x 1" (25mm)
screws provided into the wall. Do not completely tighten
screwheads to the wall, leave a 1/8" (3mm) gap between
screwheads and wall.
2. Mount heater onto the (4) screwheads and complete tightening
screwheads into the wall.
Attention! Use the following steps to properly align the upper
louver and the reflector with the heat shield.
a. When replacing upper louver, be sure the bottom lip of upper
louver goes behind the heat shield.
b. When replacing reflector, be sure the top lip of reflector goes in
front of the heat shield.
3. Connect the gas line.
On Sheet Rock Wall
1. After locating mounting holes, drill (4) 5/16" (8mm) diameter
holes into the wall.
2. Insert (4) plastic expansion anchors provided into the holes.
3. Tighten (4) #10 x 1" (25mm) screws provided into the plastic
expansion anchors. Do not completely tighten screwheads to
the plastic expansion anchors, leave a 1/8" (3mm) gap between
screwheads and plastic expansion anchors.
4. Mount heater onto the (4) screwheads and complete tightening
the screwheads to the plastic expansion anchors.
Attention! Use the following steps to properly align the upper
louver and the reflector with the heat shield.
a. When replacing upper louver, be sure the bottom lip of upper
louver goes behind the heat shield.
b. When replacing reflector, be sure the top lip of reflector goes in
front of the heat shield.
5. Connect the gas line.
Optional Floor Stand Installation* (Figure 8)
1. Align clearance holes on floor stand with screw holes on bottom of
heater, as shown in Figure 8.
2. Attach floor stand to heater with (4) screws provided with floor
stand.
3. Connect the gas line.
*Floor stand can not be used in a bedroom installation. SR-10T must be
wall mounted in a bedroom installation.
24 1/8"
(613mm)
20 1/8"
(511mm)
2"
(51)
22"
(559mm)
2"
(51)
1 3/32"
(28mm)
18 7/8"
(479mm)
4 1/32
(102mm)
MIN
2 1/32" (52mm)
2" (51mm) MIN
1 11/16" (43mm)
TO WALL
3 9/16"
(90mm)
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Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the
action of liquefied petroleum gases. The gas lines must be checked for
leaks by the installer. This should be done with a soap solution watching
for bubbles on all exposed connections, and if unexposed, a pressure test
should be made.
Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks. Appliance must be
disconnected from piping at inlet of control valve and pipe capped
or plugged for pressure test. Never pressure test with appliance
connected; control valve will sustain damage!
A gas valve and ground joint union should be installed in the gas line
upstream of the gas control to aid in servicing. It is required by the
National Fuel Gas Code that a drip line be installed near the gas inlet.
This should consist of a vertical length of pipe tee connected into the gas
line that is capped on the bottom in which condensation and foreign
particles may collect.
Figure 10
Method of Installing a Tee Fitting Sediment Trap (Figure 10)
The use of the following gas connectors is recommended:
ANS Z21.24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugated Metal Tubing
and Fittings
ANS Z21.45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of Other
Than All-Metal Construction
The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority having
jurisdiction.
Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System
1. To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve, a 1/8" (3mm) N.P.T.
plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be
placed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the
appliance.
2. The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be discon-
nected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing
of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
3. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system
by closing its equipment shutoff valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to
or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
Attention! If one of the above procedures results in pressures in excess
of 1/2 psig (14" w.c.) (3.5 kPa) on the appliance gas valve, it will result
in a hazardous condition.
Checking Manifold Pressure
Natural gas will have a manifold pressure of approximately 6.0" w.c.
(1.49kPa) at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the
pressure regulator from a minimum of 7.0" w.c. (1.743kPa) for the
purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 10.5" w.c. (2.615kPa).
Propane/LP gas will have a manifold pressure approximately 10.0" w.c.
(2.49kPa) at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the
pressure regulator from a minimum of 11.0" w.c. (2.739kPa) for the
purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 13.0" w.c. (3.237kPa).
A test gage connection is located downstream of the gas appliance
pressure regulator for measuring gas pressure. The connection is a 1/8
inch (3mm) N.P.T. plugged tapping.
High Altitudes
For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610m) ratings should be
reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305m) above sea
level. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before changing
spud/orifice size.
Piezo Pilot Ignitor Instructions
Depressing the ignitor button completely causes a spark to occur at the
pilot.
To light the pilot, it is important that the electrode be 1/8" (3mm) from
the pilot. The spark must occur at the point the pilot flame hits the
thermocouple.
On a new installation with air in the gas line, it is suggested that a match
be used. The match will light the pilot faster than the piezo under this
condition.
Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON
Removing Pilot/Thermocouple From Main Burner Assembly
Attention: The thermocouple CAN NOT be replaced as an individual
item. You must order a new pilot when replacing thermocouple.
1. Turn OFF gas supply to the heater.
2. Turn OFF electrical supply to the heater if optional blower is
installed in heater.
3. Remove lower louver from casing assembly (2 screws).
4. Remove reflector from casing assembly (2 screws).
5. Disconnect pilot tubing from pilot (see Figure 13, Page 9). Grasp nut
A with a wrench when removing nut B with a second wrench.
6. Remove pilot from pilot bracket (2 screws).
7. Remove thermocouple lead from gas valve.
8. As parts are being replaced in reverse order, check for gas leaks at
all gas connections before lower louver is replaced onto casing
assembly.
Removing Main Burner Orifice(s) From
Main Burner Assembly
1. Turn OFF gas supply to the heater.
2. Turn OFF electrical supply to the heater if optional blower is
installed in heater.
3. Remove lower louver from casing assembly (2 screws).
4. Remove reflector from casing assembly (2 screws).
5. Remove pilot bracket from main burner assembly (2 screws).
6. Pivot pilot bracket with attached pilot away from main burner
assembly (do not damage pilot tubing).
7. Disconnect supply tubing from orifice holder(s).
8. Remove orifice holder from venturi of main burner assembly (1
screw for each orifice holder).
9. Remove main burner orifice from orifice holder. Attention: The
number stamped on the main burner orifice is a millimeter
diameter.
10. As parts are being replaced in reverse order, check for gas leaks at
all gas connections before lower louver is replaced onto casing
assembly.
Removing Gas Valve From Casing Assembly
1. Turn OFF gas supply to the heater.
2. Turn OFF electrical supply to the heater if optional blower is
installed in heater.
3. Remove lower louver from casing assembly (2 screws).
4. Remove reflector from casing assembly (2 screws).
5. Remove upper louver from casing assembly (2 screws).
6. If installed, remove optional blower assembly (4 screws).
7. Disconnect inlet supply tubing, outlet supply tubing, pilot supply
tubing and thermocouple lead from gas valve.
8. If heater is attached to wall, disconnect gas supply line from inlet
regulator.
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9. Remove heater from wall.
10. Remove gas valve bracket from casing assembly (4 screws to be
removed are located on casing assembly back).
11. Remove hydraulic thermostat bulb from thermostat bulb clip
located at casing assembly bottom.
12. Remove gas valve from gas valve bracket.
13. As parts are being replaced in reverse order, check for gas leaks at
all gas connections before upper louver, reflector and lower louver
are replaced onto casing assembly.
Removing Main Burner From Casing Assembly
1. Turn OFF gas supply to the heater.
2. Turn OFF electrical supply to the heater if optional blower is
installed in heater.
3. Remove lower louver from casing assembly (2 screws).
4. Remove reflector from casing assembly (2 screws).
5. Disconnect supply tubing from orifice holder(s).
6. Remove pilot bracket from main burner assembly (2 screws).
7. Remove main burner assembly from casing assembly (4 screws).
8. Remove orifice shield from main burner assembly. Attach orifice
shield to new main burner assembly.
9. As parts are being replaced in reverse order, check for gas leaks at
all gas connections before lower louver is replaced onto casing
assembly.
SR-10T, SR-18T and SR-30T Main Burner Flame (Figure11)
The main burner flame will have a red-orange glow over the surface of
the ceramic plaques. A few small, hairline cracks may form over the
surface of the ceramic plaques or at the edges of the ceramic plaques
where they have been cemented into position on the burner assembly
frame. These small, hairline cracks will not affect the operation or
performance of the ceramic plaques. Only, when large cracks develop,
with blue flames escaping from the large cracks, should you contact your
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.
A red-orange haze that is visible on the ceramic plaques is acceptable.
A blue flame that rolls out at the top of the ceramic plaques indicates an
accumulation of dust, lint or spider webs inside the casing assembly and
main burner assembly. Use the following procedure to inspect the casing
assembly and main burner assembly.
1. Turn OFF gas supply to the heater.
2. Turn OFF electric supply to the heater if optional blower is installed
in heater.
3. Remove lower louver from casing assembly ( 2 screws).
4. Remove reflector from casing assembly (2 screws).
5. Inspect interior of casing assembly for accumulation of dust, lint or
spider webs. If necessary, clean interior of casing assembly with a
vacuum cleaner or apply air pressure. Do not damage any components
within casing assembly when you are cleaning.
6. Remove pilot bracket from main burner assembly (2 screws).
7. Pivot pilot bracket with attached pilot away from main burner
assembly (do not damage pilot tubing).
8. Inspect main burner orifice(s) through the rectangular opening(s) in
the venturi (throat) of the main burner(s). Dust, lint and spider webs
can accumulate on top of the main burner orifice(s). If necessary,
clean main burner orifice(s) with a vacuum cleaner or apply air
pressure. To thoroughly clean the main burner orifice(s) proceed to
Step 9.
9. Disconnect supply tubing from orifice holder(s).
10. Remove orifice holder from venturi of main burner assembly (1
screw for each orifice holder).
11. Remove main burner orifice from orifice holder.
12. Apply air pressure through main burner orifice and orifice holder to
remove dust, lint or spider webs.
13. Apply air pressure into ceramic plaque(s) to remove dust, lint or
spider webs.
14. As parts are being replaced in reverse order, check for gas leaks at
all gas connections before lower louver is replaced onto casing
assembly.
SR-30T SHOWN
Figure 11
Proper Pilot Flame (Figure 12)
The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple.
The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight
yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame
meet.
Figure 12
Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 13)
When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen Depletion
Sensor as follows:
1. Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing. When
this procedure is required, grasp nut A with an open end wrench.
2. Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows. This
will blow our foreign materials such as dust, lint and spider webs.
Tighten nut B also by grasping nut A.
Figure 13
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Warning:
Never use needles, wires, or similar cylindrical objects to clean
the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated ruby that controls the
gas flow.
Thermostat Operation
To ignite main burner, turn gas control knob counterclockwise toward
HI setting. To shut down main burner, turn gas control knob clockwise
toward LO setting.
The SR-10T has an input of 10,000 BTUH (2.9KW/H). The hydrau-
lic thermostat bulb is located at the casing assembly bottom. When
the hydraulic thermostat bulb senses the need for heat, the unit cycles
“ON” at a full input rate of 10,000 BTUH (2.9KW/H). The unit
remains at this full input rate until the hydraulic thermostat bulb is
“satisfied.” When the hydraulic thermostat bulb is “satisfied” the
burner will shut “OFF” with the pilot flame remaining “ON.”
The SR-18T has an input of 18,000 BTUH (5.3KW/H). The hydrau-
lic thermostat bulb is located at the casing assembly bottom. When
the hydraulic thermostat bulb senses the need for heat, the unit cycles
“ON” at a full input rate of 18,000 BTUH (5.3KW/H). The unit
remains at this full input rate until the hydraulic thermostat bulb is
“satisfied.” When the hydraulic thermostat bulb is “satisfied” the
burner will shut “OFF” with the pilot flame remaining “ON.”
Note: The burner does not modulate between “ON” and the pilot
flame. When the SR-18T is “ON,” all three ceramic plaques will
“glow.” There will never be a time when only one or two ceramic
plaques are “glowing.”
The SR-30T has an input of 30,000 BTUH (8.8KW/H). The hydraulic
thermostat bulb is located at the casing assembly bottom. When the
hydraulic thermostat bulb senses the need for heat, the unit cycles "ON"
at a full input rate of 30,000 BTUH (8.8KW/H). The unit remains at this
full input rate until the hydraulic thermostat bulb is "satisfied." When
the hydraulic thermostat bulb is "satisfied" the burner will shut "OFF"
with the pilot flame remaining "ON."
Note: The burner does not modulate between "ON" and the pilot flame.
When the SR-30T is "ON," all five ceramic plaques will "glow." There
will never be a time when only one or three ceramic plaques are
"glowing."
The LO and HI setting has temperature range of approximately 55°F
(12.78°C) to 90°F (32.22°C), respectively. This is the temperature at the
hydraulic thermostat bulb not the room temperature. The owner is
advised to determine the particular heat setting that is desired for
comfort, as heating requirements are different for every owner.
Attention: If the owner does not want the main burner to ignite and
turns the gas control knob to the LO setting, the main burner will still
ignite if the temperature at the hydraulic thermostat bulb drops to 55°F
(12.78°C).
If no heat is desired, turn the gas control knob to the PILOT position.
Main Burner Operation
Description of Gas Control Knob:
OFF position.
PILOT position.
LO/HI will allow the hydraulic thermostat bulb to cycle the heater ON
and OFF.
Service Notes
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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by
hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions
exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-
bor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in
or turn by hand, don't try to repair it; call a
qualified service technician. Force or attempted
repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service techni-
cian to inspect the appliance and to replace any part
of the control system and any gas control which has
been under water.
3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock-
wise to "OFF". Do not force.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set thermostat (gas control knob) to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to appliance if service is to be
performed (if applicable).
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
to hold the control knob in for about one (1) minute
after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop
back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out,
repeat steps 4 through 8.
If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call your service technician or gas
supplier.
If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn
the gas control knob to "OFF" and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
9. Attention! Gas control has an INTERLOCK latching
device. When the pilot is initially lit and the safety
magnet is energized (pilot stays "ON") the INTER-
LOCK latching device becomes operative. If the gas
control is turned to the "OFF" position or gas flow to
the appliance is shut off, the pilot cannot be relighted
until the safety magnet is de-energized (approxi-
mately 60 seconds). There will be an audible "click"
when the safety magnet in the gas control is de-
energized. Pilot can now be relighted. Repeat steps
4 through 8.
10. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
to "HI".
11. Turn on all electric power to appliance (if applicable).
12. Set thermostat (gas control knob) to desired setting
from "HI" to "LO".
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
2. Set thermostat (gas control knob) to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance (if appli-
cable).
4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF". Do not force.
5. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell
for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas,
STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information above. If
you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
6. Find pilot - the pilot is
attached at the bottom of
the burner assembly .
7. Turn gas control knob
counterclockwise to "PILOT."
8. Push in gas control knob all the way and hold in.
Repeatedly push the piezo ignitor button until
pilot is lit (or use a match to light pilot). Continue
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PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide.
1 10812 CASING SIDE ASSEMBLY - LEFT
2 SR-180 CASING BACK
3 R-2313 PIEZO IGNITOR
4 SR-008 CASING SIDE ASSEMBLY - RIGHT
5 SR-113 VALVE BRACKET
6 R-2351 GAS VALVE -SIT
7 R-2406 MALE CONNECTOR 1/4 TUBE X 3/8
NPT
8 R-2423 MALE CONNECTOR 5/16 TUBE X 3/8
NPT (2 REQUIRED)
9 SR-152 TUBING - GAS VALVE TO BURNER
10 SR-214 TUBING - INLET REGULATOR TO GAS
VALVE
11 10753 INLET REGULATOR BRACKET
12 R-5097 INLET REGULATOR - NAT
12 R-5098 INLET REGULATOR - LPG
13 SR-158 TUBING - GAS VALVE TO PILOT
14 R-2314 ORIFICE HOLDER
INDEX PART
NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION
USE ONLY MANUFACTURED REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Spark electrode does not produce spark.
a. Spark electrode broken - replace.
b. Ignitor wire may not be attached to spark electrode - attach.
c. Ignitor wire damaged - replace.
d. Piezo ignitor defective - replace.
2. Spark electrode produces spark but pilot does not light.
a. No gas to heater - turn on gas.
b. PILOT position not properly aligned - turn gas control knob
to PILOT position and depress.
c. Pilot is blocked from spider web or dirt - clean pilot, see Page 9.
3. Pilot flame does not stay "ON" when control knob is released.
a. Control knob in PILOT position not completely depressed or
held in long enough.
b. INTERLOCK latching device is operative - see "Lighting
Instructions," Page 11, Step 9.
c. Thermocouple not tightened into gas control - tighten ther-
mocouple.
d. Pilot flame not surrounding thermocouple - clean pilot, see
Page 9.
e. Inlet gas pressure too low, contact gas supplier.
f. Thermocouple defective - replace.
g. Gas control defective - replace.
4. Main burner does not ignite.
a. Main burner orifice is blocked - clean, see "Main Burner
Flame," Page 9. Attention: The number stamped on the main
burner orifice is a millimeter diameter.
b. Inlet gas pressure too low, contact gas supplier.
5. Heater keeps shutting "OFF" during normal operation.
a. Pilot is blocked - clean pilot, see Page 9.
b. Inlet gas pressure too low, contact gas supplier
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON
SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS
SR-10T
INDEX PART
NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION
15 R-2317 MAIN BURNER ORIFICE - NAT
15 R-2476 MAIN BURNER ORIFICE - LPG
16 R-2331 BURNER
17 R-5002 THERMOCOUPLE LEAD
18 R-5000 PILOT/THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY
(LPG ONLY)) (INCLUDES ITEM #17)
18 R-5006 PILOT/THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY
(NAT ONLY)) (INCLUDES ITEM #17)
19 SR-179 PILOT BRACKET
20 SR-153 ORIFICE SHIELD
21 R-2305 CHROME GRILL
22 SR-134 CASING LOUVER (2 REQUIRED)
23 SR-129 REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY
24 SR-135 HEAT SHIELD
25 R-1992 BULB CLIP
26 SR-154 OPTIONAL SRS-10 FLOOR STAND
KIT
NOT SHOWN R-5008 IGNITOR WIRE
NOT SHOWN SR-216 HARDWARE PACKAGE
Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62222-0529
How To Order Repair Parts...
Parts can be ordered only through your service person or dealer. For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor.
Parts can be shipped directly to the service person/dealer.
All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number. When ordering parts, first obtain the Model Number from the name plate on your equipment. Then
determine the Part Number (not the Index Number) and the Description of each part from the following appropriate illustration and list. Be sure to give
all this information . . .
Unvented Heater Model Number Part Description
Unvented Heater Serial Number Type of Gas (Propane or Natural)
Part Number
Do not order bolts, screws, washers or nuts. They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store.
Shipments contingent upon strikes, fires and all causes beyond our control.
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INDEX PART
NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION
SR-18T
INDEX PART
NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 10811 CASING SIDE ASSEMBLY - LEFT
2 SR-090 CASING BACK
3 R-2313 PIEZO IGNITOR
4 SR-008 CASING SIDE ASSEMBLY - RIGHT
5 SR-113 VALVE BRACKET
6 R-2351 GAS VALVE -SIT
7 R-2330 BURNER
8 SR-119 ORIFICE SHIELD
9 SR-032 PILOT BRACKET
10 R-5007 PILOT/THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY
(NAT ONLY)) (INCLUDES ITEM #11)
10 R-5001 PILOT/THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY
(LPG ONLY)) (INCLUDES ITEM #11)
11 R-5003 THERMOCOUPLE LEAD
12 R-2315 MAIN BURNER ORIFICE - NAT (3
REQUIRED)
12 R-2498 MAIN BURNER ORIFICE - LPG (3
REQUIRED)
13 R-2314 ORIFICE HOLDER (3 REQUIRED)
14 SR-204 TUBING - MANIFOLD TO BURNER
TWO
15 SR-201 TUBING - MANIFOLD TO BURNER
ONE AND THREE (2 REQUIRED)
16 SR-098 TUBING - GAS VALVE TO PILOT
17 R-2334 MANIFOLD
18 R-5097 INLET REGULATOR - NAT
18 R-5098 INLET REGULATOR - LPG
19 10753 INLET REGULATOR BRACKET
20 SR-208 TUBING - GAS VALVE TO MANIFOLD
21 R-2423 MALE CONNECTOR 5/16 TUBE X 3/8
NPT (2 REQUIRED)
22 SR-214 TUBING - INLET REGULATOR TO
GAS VALVE
23 R-2304 CHROME GRILL
24 SR-076 CASING LOUVER (2 REQUIRED)
25 SR-070 REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY
26 SR-077 HEAT SHIELD
27 R-1992 BULB CLIP
28 SR-120 OPTIONAL SRS-18 FLOOR STAND
KIT
29 SR-122 OPTIONAL SRB-18T BLOWER KIT
(INCLUDES 30 THROUGH 37)
30 8520142 BRASS BUSHING (4 REQUIRED)
31 8520141 RUBBER GROMMET (4 REQUIRED)
32 SR-196 BLOWER PAN
33 VF-068 CORD SET ASSEMBLY
34 8720161 BUSHING - HEYCO #SR5KN4
35 R-2395 WIRE ASSEMBLY
36 R-2503 FAN CONTROL
37 R-2396 BLOWER (INCLUDES MOTOR, FAN,
AND FAN HOUSING)
NOT SHOWN SR-219 BLOWER HARDWARE PACKAGE
NOT SHOWN R-5008 IGNITOR WIRE
NOT SHOWN SR-216 HARDWARE PACKAGE
SR-30T
1 10811 CASING SIDE ASSEMBLY - LEFT
2 SR-041 CASING BACK
3 R-2313 PIEZO IGNITOR
4 SR-008 CASING SIDE ASSEMBLY - RIGHT
5 SR-113 VALVE BRACKET
6 R-2351 GAS VALVE -SIT
7 R-2329 BURNER
8 SR-114 ORIFICE SHIELD
9 SR-032 PILOT BRACKET
10 R-5007 PILOT/THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY
(NAT ONLY)) (INCLUDES ITEM #11)
10 R-5001 PILOT/THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY
(LPG ONLY)) (INCLUDES ITEM #11)
11 R-5003 THERMOCOUPLE LEAD
12 R-2315 MAIN BURNER ORIFICE - NAT (5
REQUIRED)
12 R-2498 MAIN BURNER ORIFICE - LPG (5
REQUIRED)
13 R-2314 ORIFICE HOLDER (5 REQUIRED)
14 SR-203 TUBING - MANIFOLD TO BURNER
THREE
15 SR-202 TUBING - MANIFOLD TO BURNER
ONE AND FIVE (2 REQUIRED)
16 SR-201 TUBING - MANIFOLD TO BURNER
TWO AND FOUR (2 REQUIRED)
17 R-2333 MANIFOLD
18 SR-214 TUBING - INLET REGULATOR TO
GAS VALVE
19 R-2423 MALE CONNECTOR 5/16 TUBE X 3/8
NPT (2 REQUIRED)
20 SR-205 TUBING - GAS VALVE TO MANIFOLD
21 10753 INLET REGULATOR BRACKET
22 R-5097 INLET REGULATOR - NAT
22 R-5098 INLET REGULATOR - LPG
23 SR-054 TUBING - GAS VALVE TO PILOT
24 R-2303 CHROME GRILL
25 SR-017 CASING LOUVER (2 REQUIRED)
26 SR-009 REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY
27 SR-018 HEAT SHIELD
28 R-1992 BULB CLIP
29 SR-115 OPTIONAL SRS-30 FLOOR STAND
KIT
30 SR-116 OPTIONAL SRB-30T BLOWER KIT
(INCLUDES 31 THROUGH 38)
31 8520142 BRASS BUSHING (4 REQUIRED)
32 8520141 RUBBER GROMMET (4 REQUIRED)
33 SR-198 BLOWER PAN
34 VF-068 CORD SET ASSEMBLY
35 8720161 BUSHING - HEYCO #SR5KN4
36 R-2395 WIRE ASSEMBLY
37 R-2503 FAN CONTROL
38 R-2396 BLOWER (INCLUDES MOTOR, FAN,
AND FAN HOUSING)
NOT SHOWN SR-219 BLOWER HARDWARE PACKAGE
NOT SHOWN R-5008 IGNITOR WIRE
NOT SHOWN SR-216 HARDWARE PACKAGE
USE ONLY MANUFACTURED REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide.
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SR-10T
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SR-18T
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SR-30T
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INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER SRB-18T OR SRB-30T
If heater is installed onto the wall, in order to install the optional
blower, the heater must be removed from the wall. If heater is
installed on optional floor stand there is adequate access area
available to install the optional blower.
1. Turn "OFF" gas supply to the heater.
2. Remove lower louver from casing assembly (2 screws).
3. Remove reflector from casing assembly (2 screws).
4. Remove upper louver from casing assembly (2 screws).
5. Insert the fan control wires and the upper portion of the fan
control through the 3/4" (19mm) diameter hole on the bottom side
of the top heat shield. The fan control wires will enter into the top
portion of the heater and the fan control disc will be facing the
ceramic plaques. Attach fan control to the bottom side of the top
heat shield with (2) screws provided with the optional blower.
6. Route cord set through 9/16" (14mm) diameter hole on casing
assembly back. Insert approximately 3" (76mm) of cord set into
casing assembly back.
7. When you are facing the front of the heater, position the optional
blower assembly onto the top heat shield of the heater. The motor
wire harness should be facing into the top, right portion of the
heater.
8. Attach (1) pin terminal from black (hot) wire, smooth insulation
on cord set to (1) socket terminal on fan control wire harness.
9. Attach (1) pin terminal from black (neutral) wire, ribbed insula-
tion on cord set to (1) socket terminal from white (neutral) wire
on motor wire harness.
10. Attach (1) pin terminal on fan control wire harness to (1) socket
terminal from black (hot) wire on motor wire harness.
11. Attach the green ground wire from the motor wire harness and the
green ground wire from the cord set to the bottom right side of the
blower housing with (1) screw provided with the optional blower.
12. With the heater standing upright, position the air discharge opening
of the blower housing downward. Place the bottom flange of the
blower housing over the top edge of the top heat shield. Insert the
blower housing into the top portion of the heater by pivoting the
blower housing upward 90°. Attach the blower housing to the
casing assembly with (4) screws provided with the optional
blower.
13. Grasp cord set at casing assembly back and pull excess cord set
through casing assembly back. Secure cord set in casing assembly
back with the strain relief provided with the optional blower.
14. Installation of optional blower is completed.
15. If heater was removed from the wall, in order to install optional
blower, check for gas leaks at all gas connections before lower
louver is replaced onto casing assembly.
Attention! After optional blower has been installed use the following
steps to properly align the upper louver and the reflector with the heat
shield.
A. When replacing upper louver, be sure the bottom lip of upper
louver goes behind the heat shield.
B. When replacing reflector, be sure the top lip of reflector goes in
front of the heat shield.
Excessive Blower Wheel Noise
ATTENTION! If your blower assembly develops a squeal, hum or
grinding noise, it indicates dirt or debris on shaft of blower wheel. Use
the following steps to clean shaft of blower wheel.
1. Remove red rubber grommet with brass bushing or black rubber
grommet with brass bushing from end of blower wheel shaft
opposite motor.
2. Clean blower wheel shaft with cotton cloth.
3. Place 1 or 2 drops of all purpose oil on END of blower wheel shaft.
4. Replace red rubber grommet with brass bushing or black rubber
grommet with brass bushing onto end of blower wheel shaft.
Attention: The red rubber grommet with brass bushing or the
black rubber grommet with brass bushing must "snap-back" into
position.
5. Cleaning of blower wheel shaft is completed.
OPTIONAL BLOWERS
SRB-18T and SRB-30T for
Unvented Room Heaters
SR-18T and SR-30T
SR-30T SHOWN
HEAT SHIELD
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If any of the original wire as
supplied with the appliance
must be replaced, it must be
replaced with type 125°C wire
or its equivalent.
Wiring
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accor-
dance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, if an external electrical
source is utilized
. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong
[grounding] plug for your protection against shock hazard and
should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
For an ungrounded receptacle, an adapter, which has two prongs and a
wire for grounding, can be purchased, plugged into the ungrounded
receptacle and its wire connected to the receptacle mounting screw. With
this wire completing the ground, the appliance cord plug can be plugged
into the adapter and be electrically grounded.
CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing
controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous opera-
tion. Verify proper operation after servicing.
Blower Motor
The blower motor does not have oiling holes. Do not attempt to oil the
blower motor.
Blower Wheel
The blower wheel will collect lint and could require periodic cleaning. If
the air output decreases or the noise level increases, it indicates a dirty
blower wheel.
To clean blower wheel:
1. Turn OFF gas supply to the heater.
2. Turn OFF electrical supply to the heater.
3. Remove lower louver from casing assembly (2 screws).
4. Remove reflector from casing assembly (2 screws).
5. Remove upper louver from casing assembly (2 screws).
6. Clean blower wheel with a vacuum cleaner.
7. As parts are being replaced in reverse order, check for gas leaks at all
gas connections before lower louver is replaced onto casing assembly.
WARNING:
Unplugging of blower accessory will not stop the heater from
cycling. To turn off gas to the unvented heater: Push in gas
control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF." Do not
force.
INDEX PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 R-2396 BLOWER (INCLUDES MOTOR, FAN,
AND FAN HOUSING)
2 R-2503 FAN CONTROL
3 R-2395 WIRE ASSEMBLY
4 8720161 BUSHING - HEYCO #SR5KN4
5 VF-068 CORD SET ASSEMBLY
6 SR-196 BLOWER PAN (SR-18T)
6 SR-198 BLOWER PAN (SR-30T)
7 8520141 RUBBER GROMMET (4 REQUIRED)
8 8520142 BRASS BUSHING (4 REQUIRED)
NOT SHOWN SR-219 HARDWARE PACKAGE
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Empire SR-18T-2 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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